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Today’s logistics galaxy is increasingly complex, with new players, methods of transportation and challenges cropping up daily. A TMS allows businesses to manage various forms of transportation – rail, sea, road and air – and connect with multiple carriers. MORE
You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. MORE
However, that may not be the case when shipping your cargo. When it comes to quickly getting what you want, when you want it, there is no service better than air charter for your cargo. Although not well known, it is possible to procure a partial air charter. MORE
Sourcing: Mitigate risk during periods of supply chain disruption, such as those caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, by using digital technology. . The post Sourcing – What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain. MORE
The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen. Robinson offices, procurement teams, and customers. MORE
To keep yourself in business, there are plaintiffs attorneys that are finding out what transportation is doing, and trying to find the big deep pockets to pay damages like the $281M damage awarded in Texas – because the smaller carrier won’t be able to pay.” MORE
This is part 1 of a 2-part blog addressing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recently enacted ban on the shipment of lithium-ion batteries as cargo consignments on passenger planes and the associated supply chain risks of such provisions. MORE
Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America. This is impacting how you think about managing the network, and in procurement. MORE
Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Transport Topics. American Journal of Transportation. Cargo Business News.com. Air Transport World. MORE
” In the process of business procurement and especially in the supply chain, supplier risk management is a skill set that needs focus day in and day out. Specifically, in the transportation and logistics industry it can be very beneficial to visit your carriers in person. MORE
Infor Aligns With MercuryGate To Strengthen Transportation Management. Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. Thirteen Years After 9/11, A New Attempt To Screen 100 Percent of Cargo Containers ( Roll Call ). MORE
Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. But, to be most effective, the team must have transportation expertise and its buying practices should be aligned with the company’s culture as well as the demands of its freight network. MORE
Insights for Procuring a TMS in a Large Company. Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Business Intelligence TMS Technology Procurement MORE
Transplace is closely monitoring the outbreak and the impact the reaction is having on the transportation market. Packaging and CPG supply chains appear to be oversold in many places and transportation demand is strong from those sectors. Letter from the CEO: Coronavirus Market Update. MORE
The combination of the largest ocean shipping network with the largest beneficial cargo owner (BCO) supply chain network will bring powerful benefits including: Real-time end-to-end visibility with the ability to monitor and react to changing global needs. More efficient ocean shipping with the integration of procurement, manufacturing and distribution. The One Place in the Cloud to Run Your Supply Chain is Now the One Place in the Cloud to Manage Your Global Logistics. MORE
Since the protests began, over 1,000 trains have been cancelled, train stations and cargo trains have been burned, and other public properties have been damaged. Global Forwarding Global Transportation Logistics Supply Chain Disruption India Natural Disaster MORE
Panalpina has procured extra flights for its charter operation while DHL Global Forwarding announced earlier this year that it would deploy a second dedicated Boeing 747-400F — ACMI-leased through Atlas Air — to connect the US, Europe and Asia. Air Cargo air freight airfreight MORE
One can imagine a world in which blockchain becomes an indispensable part of tracking and monitoring all types of containers, via multiple modes of transportation. The development of autonomous shipping equipment is likely to track that of self-driving vehicles, as the need for human involvement in transportation gradually diminishes. MORE
Sometimes, though, we are lucky enough to get to share these customer stories – this is the case with Lufthansa Cargo. The project was so successful that Lufthansa Cargo wanted to share their supply chain success story. MORE
Kuebix Surpasses 10,000 Companies Using Its Transportation Management System (TMS). to further explore concepts and technologies related to urban air mobility (UAM) to ensure a safe and efficient system for future air transportation in populated areas.” MORE
Determining the total cost of transportation is essential to understanding your company’s profitability. Were any shipments damaged or otherwise subject to cargo insurance claims? When it comes down to it, accounting for the total cost of transportation is pretty complex. MORE
Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. MORE
The company represents almost 8% of trans-Pacific trade shipments for the United States market, and now they have stopped accepting new cargo. There are an increasing number of ships, with still larger vessels being ordered, despite a low demand for goods that need transporting. MORE
One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). Transportation optimization is another option offered by some TMS providers. MORE
As reported by The Seattle Times , “Amazon will fly its latest Boeing 767 widebody jet freighter, publicly revealing the new ‘Prime Air’ branded livery of its fast-growing fleet of used cargo planes” at today’s Seafair aerial display over Lake Washington near Seattle. MORE
This will impact manufacturers and retailers who rely on these products and labor, the logistics haulers expecting to transport the material, and ultimately the end consumers. . MORE
Each episode features a different special guest, who brings his/her unique opinions regarding topics such as logistics, supply chain, cargo, freight, transportation, and education. MORE
Ports are having to off-load cargo onto the new mega-ships offshore from multiple smaller ships because they don’t have the capacity to handle the bigger vessels. Then start to automate processes such as order to cash, procure-to-pay, and logistics functions. MORE
Risk management strategies of yesteryear are ineffective in the changing landscape, and no type of transport can avoid risks. Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock. Procurement departments must take the full burden of ensuring supplier consistency. Transport Loss. Furthermore, shippers should purchase cargo or freight insurance where possible to create a safety net. Subscribe Here! Email Address. MORE
Atlanta, GA, 02 March 2018 – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers. MORE
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. A true cargo pricing bazaar was the result. Those were the good old days. MORE
The Lab is part of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. million, combined with procurement of locally available commodities, will meet two critical needs in the country’s constrained health care system. MORE
Are those designing your launch vehicle (network design, factory planning) communicating directly with flight planners (transportation planning) on projected transportation time and cost impacts of various network layout and materials sourcing options? MORE
Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. It is this ability to present the entire freight transport and logistics supply chain under one roof that makes Multimodal the go-to event for shippers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers – all seeking ways to run a slicker supply chain. Multimodal 2015. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events. MORE
The TMC merges technology, organization and processes to establish a set of services leveraging the scale and efficiency of consolidated network planning, procurement and unified metrics with the agility of localized execution. MORE
Intel partners with Rolls-Royce to develop autonomous cargo ships (VentureBeat). How cold does it have to get inside your house before you accept reality and turn on the heat? Is wearing a jacket and hat while watching the Red Sox game in your family room a visual cue that the time has come? MORE
Gravity Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Sourcing: Mitigate risk during periods of supply chain disruption, such as those caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, by using digital technology. . The post Sourcing – What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.
BluJay Solutions
JUNE 9, 2015
Sometimes, though, we are lucky enough to get to share these customer stories – this is the case with Lufthansa Cargo. The project was so successful that Lufthansa Cargo wanted to share their supply chain success story.
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CHAINalytics
MARCH 2, 2018
Atlanta, GA, 02 March 2018 – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, and Drewry, the global shipping consultancy, have partnered to launch an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers.
Shipchain
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Determining the total cost of transportation is essential to understanding your company’s profitability. Were any shipments damaged or otherwise subject to cargo insurance claims? When it comes down to it, accounting for the total cost of transportation is pretty complex.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. It is this ability to present the entire freight transport and logistics supply chain under one roof that makes Multimodal the go-to event for shippers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers – all seeking ways to run a slicker supply chain. Multimodal 2015. Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. Venue: NEC Birmingham. Organiser: Clarion Events.
Transplace
MARCH 18, 2020
Transplace is closely monitoring the outbreak and the impact the reaction is having on the transportation market. Packaging and CPG supply chains appear to be oversold in many places and transportation demand is strong from those sectors. Letter from the CEO: Coronavirus Market Update.
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Supply Chain Nation
MAY 30, 2014
Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. A true cargo pricing bazaar was the result. Those were the good old days.
Logistics Trends and Insights
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Panalpina has procured extra flights for its charter operation while DHL Global Forwarding announced earlier this year that it would deploy a second dedicated Boeing 747-400F — ACMI-leased through Atlas Air — to connect the US, Europe and Asia. Air Cargo air freight airfreight
Supply Chain Nation
JUNE 11, 2013
The TMC merges technology, organization and processes to establish a set of services leveraging the scale and efficiency of consolidated network planning, procurement and unified metrics with the agility of localized execution.
Supply Chain @ MIT
JANUARY 15, 2015
The Lab is part of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. million, combined with procurement of locally available commodities, will meet two critical needs in the country’s constrained health care system.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
One can imagine a world in which blockchain becomes an indispensable part of tracking and monitoring all types of containers, via multiple modes of transportation. The development of autonomous shipping equipment is likely to track that of self-driving vehicles, as the need for human involvement in transportation gradually diminishes.
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Supply Chain View from the Field
DECEMBER 5, 2014
Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy. And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America. This is impacting how you think about managing the network, and in procurement.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 24, 2017
One of the easiest ways to get started is by investing in a Transportation Management System (TMS). Transportation optimization is another option offered by some TMS providers.
Cerasis
APRIL 30, 2015
” In the process of business procurement and especially in the supply chain, supplier risk management is a skill set that needs focus day in and day out. Specifically, in the transportation and logistics industry it can be very beneficial to visit your carriers in person.
TMC
JULY 21, 2016
Insights for Procuring a TMS in a Large Company. Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Business Intelligence TMS Technology Procurement
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Talking Logistics
MAY 11, 2018
Kuebix Surpasses 10,000 Companies Using Its Transportation Management System (TMS). to further explore concepts and technologies related to urban air mobility (UAM) to ensure a safe and efficient system for future air transportation in populated areas.”
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen. Robinson offices, procurement teams, and customers.
TMC
JUNE 22, 2017
Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Risk management strategies of yesteryear are ineffective in the changing landscape, and no type of transport can avoid risks. Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock. Procurement departments must take the full burden of ensuring supplier consistency. Transport Loss. Furthermore, shippers should purchase cargo or freight insurance where possible to create a safety net. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Intel partners with Rolls-Royce to develop autonomous cargo ships (VentureBeat). How cold does it have to get inside your house before you accept reality and turn on the heat? Is wearing a jacket and hat while watching the Red Sox game in your family room a visual cue that the time has come?
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Infor Aligns With MercuryGate To Strengthen Transportation Management. Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. Thirteen Years After 9/11, A New Attempt To Screen 100 Percent of Cargo Containers ( Roll Call ).
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 5, 2016
As reported by The Seattle Times , “Amazon will fly its latest Boeing 767 widebody jet freighter, publicly revealing the new ‘Prime Air’ branded livery of its fast-growing fleet of used cargo planes” at today’s Seafair aerial display over Lake Washington near Seattle.
TMC
JUNE 22, 2017
Investing in a transportation management system (TMS) can be more complicated for large organizations that have to reconcile the needs of multiple business units in different geographies. Having a centralized corporate procurement function already in place is valuable. But, to be most effective, the team must have transportation expertise and its buying practices should be aligned with the company’s culture as well as the demands of its freight network.
Cerasis
JUNE 21, 2017
Each episode features a different special guest, who brings his/her unique opinions regarding topics such as logistics, supply chain, cargo, freight, transportation, and education.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
MAY 26, 2015
However, that may not be the case when shipping your cargo. When it comes to quickly getting what you want, when you want it, there is no service better than air charter for your cargo. Although not well known, it is possible to procure a partial air charter.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Since the protests began, over 1,000 trains have been cancelled, train stations and cargo trains have been burned, and other public properties have been damaged. Global Forwarding Global Transportation Logistics Supply Chain Disruption India Natural Disaster
Resilinc
APRIL 21, 2016
This is part 1 of a 2-part blog addressing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recently enacted ban on the shipment of lithium-ion batteries as cargo consignments on passenger planes and the associated supply chain risks of such provisions.
3PL Insights
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The company represents almost 8% of trans-Pacific trade shipments for the United States market, and now they have stopped accepting new cargo. There are an increasing number of ships, with still larger vessels being ordered, despite a low demand for goods that need transporting.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
This will impact manufacturers and retailers who rely on these products and labor, the logistics haulers expecting to transport the material, and ultimately the end consumers. .
Freightos
AUGUST 26, 2015
Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Transport Topics. American Journal of Transportation. Cargo Business News.com. Air Transport World.
BluJay Solutions
MARCH 8, 2016
Today’s logistics galaxy is increasingly complex, with new players, methods of transportation and challenges cropping up daily. A TMS allows businesses to manage various forms of transportation – rail, sea, road and air – and connect with multiple carriers.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2018
Ports are having to off-load cargo onto the new mega-ships offshore from multiple smaller ships because they don’t have the capacity to handle the bigger vessels. Then start to automate processes such as order to cash, procure-to-pay, and logistics functions.
Supply Chain Nation
JANUARY 14, 2020
Are those designing your launch vehicle (network design, factory planning) communicating directly with flight planners (transportation planning) on projected transportation time and cost impacts of various network layout and materials sourcing options?
E2open
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The combination of the largest ocean shipping network with the largest beneficial cargo owner (BCO) supply chain network will bring powerful benefits including: Real-time end-to-end visibility with the ability to monitor and react to changing global needs. More efficient ocean shipping with the integration of procurement, manufacturing and distribution. The One Place in the Cloud to Run Your Supply Chain is Now the One Place in the Cloud to Manage Your Global Logistics.
ThroughPut
DECEMBER 3, 2019
You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.
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